Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | July 16th, 2024

Pickleball Boom Has Investors Circling the Growing Racket Sport

The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise backed by Drew Brees, raised $9 million in the latest money move in the space.

David Beckham is moving into the health and wellness game

David Beckham invests in biotech firm Prenetics, and will be the co-founder of IM8, a new consumer health brand.

GURNER Group Unveils Saint Haven Spinoff

Saint Haven’s sister concept is less performance, more party.

How biohacking took over the wellness world

How far would you go to extend your lifespan? Alexandra Neagen takes a deep dive into the extreme health craze

China’s latest wellness trend? Marathons. But good luck getting a spot.

It’s now almost impossible to get into the big running races, so smaller cities are coming up with inventive ways to attract athletes – and their cash.

Dubai’s plans for a 40-mile-long ‘High Line’ will transform the desert city into something much more livable

Dubai has plans to build the Dubai Green Spine, a 40-mile-long path planted with 1 million trees that people can walk and bike on.

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